Comprehensive Overview of How MGM International Resorts (Harbor) is Culpable in the Financial Mental & Physical Loss Inflicted On Falisa Peoples
Summary Facts:
- Despite being a 50% business owner of “TaylorMade Solutions” now (“TaylorMade Solutions Group”), Falisa Peoples was never fired as her business partner (50%) never had the authority to fire and or removed her from the business. The only way she was able to do so is with the full support of MGM.
- The partnership agreement was never dissolved, but MGM arbitrarily decided so, disregarding contrary documentation provided on numerous occasions.
- Falisa Peoples faced retaliation for seeking accountability and addressing criminal issues within the business, leading her to sue her business partner and win the case, exposing poor business practices, embezzlement, and fraud.
- MGM’s involvement throughout the process included testifying against Falisa Peoples, removing her access without cause, withholding records owed to her, changing legal business entities without consent, and requesting her to clean an employee’s personal home without compensation, leading to differential treatment.
- MGM’s failure to acknowledge Falisa’s ownership status in public documents further demonstrates unjust actions, hindering her from obtaining future contracts despite the company’s past recognition and awards.
- Falisa’s unwavering dedication to the company’s success and her outstanding contributions since 2016 have been overlooked and disregarded by MGM.
- Despite facing numerous challenges and unjust treatment, Falisa remains committed to upholding her rights and seeking fair resolution.
Financial Loss:
Falisa’s company, TaylorMade Solutions LLC, typically generates profits of approximately $60,000 per month, sometimes reaching upwards of $80,000 to $100,000 per month. As a result of MGM’s actions, Falisa has incurred significant financial losses, estimated at over $3.6 million.
MGM’s unjust actions, including physically and verbally siding with Brenda Taylor and testifying on her behalf in court, have had devastating financial repercussions for Falisa:
- She was forced to take out a second mortgage on her home, amounting to $103,000, in order to maintain her residence.
- Falisa had to start a new cleaning business without access to records documenting the proven success of TaylorMade Solutions LLC, resulting in the loss of valuable business assets and reputation.
- The removal of opportunities to secure other contracts has further hindered Falisa’s ability to recover financially.
- By changing the legal entity within their system without Falisa’s consent, MGM effectively pushed her out of the contract she had in place with the company, resulting in the loss of approximately $3.6 million in revenue.
- MGM’s failure to publicly acknowledge Falisa as an owner, as evidenced by public documents such as the Operations Annual Report, not only contradicts legal facts but also undermines Falisa’s credibility and ability to secure future contracts based on her outstanding history with the company.
Grievances
1. Unjust Removal from MGM Properties without Cause:
- Falisa Peoples, as a business owner representing Taylor Made Solutions, LLC, was unfairly removed from MGM properties without any formal notice or explanation.
- Despite having a legitimate business agreement with MGM Resorts International, Mrs. Peoples was subjected to unwarranted expulsion, leading to significant financial losses and reputational damage.
- MGM Resorts International failed to provide valid reasons for the removal and did not adhere to proper procedures, causing distress and hardship for Mrs. Peoples and her business.
- MGM terminated the agreement with Taylor Made Solutions, LLC although they said they wouldn’t do so by changing the EIN Number and Bank Accounts in collusion with Mrs. Peoples business partners. By doing this, MGM directly participated in causing significant loss to Mrs. Peoples.
2. Involvement in Actions of Former Business Partners:
- MGM Resorts International’s agent, Tobias Thornwell, was directly involved in actions against Mrs. Peoples, orchestrated by her former business partners.
- Tobias’s involvement in these actions, including requesting Falisa Peoples to clean his home under the guise of preserving their business agreement, reflects MGM’s complicity in undermining Mrs. Peoples’ business interests.
- Tobia’s testimony in court against Mrs. Peoples and his collaboration with her adversaries indicate MGM’s complicity in undermining Ms. Peoples’ business interests.
- MGM Resorts International’s association with individuals engaged in fraudulent activities and misconduct reflects poorly on the company’s integrity and raises concerns about its ethical standards.
- Mrs. Peoples believes that Tobias’s demeanor changed after she raised concerns about compensation for the cleaning services, suggesting possible retaliation or discrimination.
3. Lack of Response to Previous Correspondence:
- Despite multiple attempts by Mrs. Peoples and her legal team to address these grievances with MGM Resorts International, the company has provided inadequate or dismissive responses.
- MGM’s failure to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation or take appropriate corrective action has exacerbated the harm caused to Mrs. Peoples and her business.
- The lack of responsiveness from MGM necessitates a more proactive and accountable approach from the company to rectify the injustices endured by Mrs. Peoples and Taylor Made Solutions, LLC.
Detailed Timeline With Associated Evidence
Falisa Peoples initiated outreach and information gathering regarding working with MGM
Falisa Peoples initiated outreach and information-gathering
Review EvidenceJanuary 21, 2015Contact with Nancy Hines, Finance Controller MGM’s representative’s
Nancy Hines facilitated meetings between Falisa Peoples and key MGM executives, including Lorenzo Creighton, the former President of MGM National Harbor, at the MGM trailer in Oxon Hill, MD.
Review EvidenceMay 1, 2015Meeting with Robert Stowe, MGM, Vice President of Facilities for future opportunities once MGM opened
Facilities Services email exchange
Review EvidenceOctober 1, 2015TaylorMade Solution LLC Operating and Partnership Agreement Signed. PNC Bank Account Agreement Reflecting New Partnership. Signed
Falisa Peoples signed a 50% partnership and operating agreement with TaylorMade Solutions LLC
Review EvidenceMarch 1, 2016Nancy Hines continued to assist TaylorMade Solutions LLC Business Partner (50% Owner) by providing insight on procedures to secure contracts with MGM and introduced Falisa to a number of employees:
Falisa Peoples met with MGM Employees: Robert Stowe, VP of Facilities; Dorothy Gonzales, Director of Stewarding; Patricia Bobbitt, Director of Environmental Services; Tobias Thornwell, Procurement Manager; and Florence Amate, MBE compliance, an independent contractor hired by MGM to assist with MBE filing and requirements.
Review EvidenceMay 17, 2016Falisa Peoples Continues efforts to MGM decision makers
Falisa Peoples initiated outreach and information-gathering
Review EvidenceOctober 4, 2016St. Mary’s Outreach Event
Nancy Hines invites us to meet one on one with Tobias
Review EvidenceOctober 17, 2016Tobias Thornwell, MGM, Procurement Manager
MGM opens. TaylorMade Solutions LLC Business Partner (50% Owner), Falisa Peoples contacted Tobias Thornwell, inquiring about possible contracts available to MBEs.
Review EvidenceDecember 30, 2016Additional contracts for work w/ MGM and TaylorMade Solutions
TaylorMade Solutions LLC - The business was bringing in over 1m in revenue.
Review EvidenceJanuary 10, 2017Email from Brenda Taylor THANKING FALISA for the opportunity to partner with her.
“thanking them for the opportunity”
Review EvidenceApril 20, 2017Tobias starts dating Falisa’s best friend
Best friend stops dating Tobias after learning he is married.
Review EvidenceFebruary 18, 2018MGM’s Procurement Manager inappropriate behavior contacted TMS/Falisa Peoples to clean their personal property
Tobias Thornwell contacts TaylorMade Solutions LLC representative, Falisa Peoples via phone to ask for his home and carpets to be cleaned.
Review EvidenceDecember 18, 2018Internal Infractions addressed to TMS by Falisa Peoples
TaylorMade Solutions LLC partner, Falisa Peoples discovered numerous internal infractions that go directly against MGM policies and protocols as well as personal morals and ethics that include transparency, inclusion in meetings, drug use, nepotism and fear of retaliation from staff, finances, insurance and other business operations.
Review EvidenceJanuary 18, 2019Fully Executed Agreement
TaylorMade Solutions LLC Business Partner (50% Owner), Falisa Peoples met with Florence Amate.
Review EvidenceFebruary 1, 2019Hired Holmes Consulting Company
TaylorMade Solutions LLC., hired Holmes Consulting Services to augment the partnership and to complete a financial and business audit, draft company policies and SOPs, strategic plan, etc.
Review EvidenceMay 18, 2019Results from Holmes Consulting Audit
Results from consultants were provided and presented to partners and the partnership attorney
Review EvidenceJuly 18, 2019MGM’s representative’s inappropriate behavior
Pictures of his trip to Vietnam, Bali, etc., with former MGM official, Takara Clay, Director of Front Services
Review EvidenceAugust 8, 2019Emergency Meeting
Emergency meeting with partnership attorney who informed Brenda and Elleck Taylor of TaylorMade Solutions, LLC
Review EvidenceAugust 18, 2019Brenda and Elleck Taylor sent a “Resolution”
Brenda and Elleck Taylor sent a “Resolution” to remove TaylorMade Solutions LLC Business Partner (50% Owner), Falisa Peoples from the business
Review EvidenceSeptember 4, 2019Brenda Taylor contacted David Coxum
requesting that the executed resolution and other changes to the partnership agreement be sent to her.
Review EvidenceSeptember 19, 2019Communications to MGM:1st attempt to report
Falisa Peoples contacted MGM’s Procurement Manager Tobias Thornwell to formally report the consultant findings
Review EvidenceSeptember 30, 2019Second attempt to MGM
2nd attempt to report spoke to MGM to inform MGM’s Procurement Manager, Tobias Thornwell of the consultant findings regarding the contract with MGM, OSHA violations, suspected drug use, overtime fraud, and other workplace violations
Review EvidenceOctober 7, 2019Call to MGM
3rd attempt to report - Call to MGM requesting documents.
Review EvidenceNovember 18, 2019Meeting w/MGM Counsel and Procurement Director and Prince George’s County MBE Compliance Officer
Excited for a meeting to discuss partnership findings and since Brenda said I was “fired” from TMS what that meant as far as my work with MGM and to see if there was opportunities for FLP
Review EvidenceDecember 7, 2019MGM Reroutes TMS payments to a new bank account provided by Brenda and Elleck Taylor
Partnership payments were rerouted to a new bank account.
Review EvidenceJanuary 18, 20206th Attempt
Call w/MGM to reroute the payments back to the original bank account. Since they said they were not involved, by rerouting the money, they were taking money from the partnership.
Review EvidenceMarch 2, 2020Various Communications of individuals who wanted to remedy the situation on Falisa Peoples behalf
including a request to potential find Falisa People’s another opportunity with MGM
Review EvidenceAugust 18, 2020TMS forms new shell companies ahead of trial
Brenda and Elleck start new company providing the same services.
Review EvidenceJune 18, 2023MGM Awards TMS Supplier of the Year
With all that was addressed to MGM, TMS is awarded supplier of the year.
Review EvidenceAugust 18, 2023Trial
MGM testifies against FLP stating they have no knowledge of who she is and other lies on the stand.
Review EvidenceSeptember 25, 2023PNC closes TaylorMade Solutions LLC account
PNC closes TaylorMade Solutions LLC account due to multiple overdrafts, etc. All parties are responsible for paying money back to PNC, however it was Brenda and Elleck Taylor who caused the overdraft and MGM’s removal of the business account which supported their actions.
Review EvidenceJanuary 18, 2024Attempted to Dissolve
Articles of Cancellation completed and records were falsified by Brenda and Elleck Taylor
Review EvidenceMarch 18, 2024